Blogs & Opinions
Climate Change is Not Gender Neutral: The Need for a Just Transition
Dec 18, 2023
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Emily Williams
There has been strong debate around the success of COP28 and the lack of ambition in moving away from fossil fuels, but even in this…
COP28’s Opportunity to Empower Women-Led Climate Action
Dec 17, 2023
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Nicoline De Haan
Of all the announcements made at COP28, the start of Brazil’s presidency of the G20 may prove to be among the most significant in the…
Democracy and Climate Politics Are Set to Collide Next Year
Dec 17, 2023
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David Fickling
As the dust settles on the COP28 climate summit that concluded last week in Dubai, a sobering reality is looming. After the legalistic niceties of…
New Platform Seeks to Prevent Ocean Conflict in the Face of Climate Change
Dec 12, 2023
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Jacqui Vogel and Dr. Sarah Glaser
Oceans are under immense threat from climate change. Around the world, oceanographic changes like melting sea ice, warming waters, sea level rise and shifting fish…
Launching a New Academic Research Network on Conflict and the Environment
Dec 12, 2023
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Conflict and Environment Observatory
On 12th December, a new research community the ‘Conflict and Environment Academic Network (CEAN)’ was launched at the 2023 American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting. In…
The Environmental Costs of War
Dec 10, 2023
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Anna-Kynthia Bousdoukou
Human rights abuses and war crimes are outlined and addressed by law. However, when the environment is implicated, what laws apply?
According to the Ministry of Environmental…
Women, Peace and Security: Opportunities to Respond to Climate and Environment Risks
Dec 5, 2023
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Sian Wrigley
A comprehensive approach to addressing the human security risks posed by climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution is needed – one that supports consideration across…
Empowering Change: The Crucial Intersection Between Gender and Climate
Dec 4, 2023
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Laura Piovesan
In the face of two of today's most pressing challenges—climate change and escalating social inequalities— it is clear that we need to radically rethink our…
Women at the Crossroads of Climate Change: AIIB Lessons Learned in Gender-Responsive Finance
Dec 4, 2023
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Philip Martin, Seleha Lockwood, Irem Kizilca, and Jing-Yuan Deng
The unequal impact of climate change on women and the importance of gender-responsive climate finance is widely acknowledged. Considering the key role of women and…
We Can Tackle Conflicts and Climate Change Together - It's Not One or the Other
Dec 4, 2023
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Jorge Moreira da Silva
This experience is backed by research carried out by Unops and the Danish Institute for International Studies that showed sustainable, inclusive and resilient infrastructure plays…
What Is Possible for Peace and Conflict Sensitivity at COP28?
Dec 4, 2023
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Annika Erickson-Pearson and Munini Mutuku
The Peace@COP28 community identified two goals, in early 2023, to serve as our North Star as we approach COP28: to raise awareness and mainstream peace…
Getting Climate Funds to Conflict Zones – a Case for Working with Armed Groups and Local Communities
Dec 4, 2023
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Ashley Jackson
Conflict-affected countries receive significantly less climate adaptation funding. They get about one-third of the per capita climate financing compared to conflict-free countries. The Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative has…
Efforts to Slow Climate Change Could Inadvertently Create Humanitarian Crises
Dec 1, 2023
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James Huang and Marx Itabelo Lwabanya
Up to 30 percent of the DRC’s cobalt is extracted through “artisanal mining”—small scale operations that rely on child labor, unsafe working conditions and exposure to hazardous…
Climate Action Must Avoid Fueling Conflict
Nov 30, 2023
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Inge Brees and Harriet Mackaill-Hill
In conflict-affected areas, the impact of climate change is one of many governmental priorities, and treating the two separately obstructs innovative and collaborative approaches, which…
What to Expect on Militarism, Conflict and Climate at COP28
Nov 30, 2023
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Ellie Kinney
In June, the UAE announced that COP28 would host a special themed day on ‘Relief, Recovery, and Peace’ for the first time. The decision was…
When the Data Doesn’t Tell the Full Story: Improving Gender-Responsive Climate Finance
Nov 29, 2023
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Mariam Ibrahim, Fionna Smyth, Claudia Wells, and Euan Ritchie
Women and girls are often on the front line of the climate crisis, including as environmental defenders, food producers and care givers. It has already…
In Climate Diplomacy, Being Gender-Blind Leaves Women Behind
Nov 28, 2023
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Alison Davis
The climate crisis affects everyone, but some groups are more vulnerable than others. When climate policies fail to make considerations for people who are at greater…
Why We Need Gender and Environment Data on the Agenda at COP28
Nov 28, 2023
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Papa Seck
For the first time last week, global temperatures rose beyond the critical 2-degrees-Celsius threshold. Without drastic action, the UN has warned of catastrophic consequences for…
Mapping the Impacts and Conflicts of Rare-Earth Elements
Nov 28, 2023
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Mariana Walter, Claudia Custodio, Volahery Andriamanantenasoa, and John Feffer
Rare-earth elements (REEs) are a group of 17 chemical elements considered critical for digitalization and for the energy transition. While called “rare”, they are not…
COP28 Must Address Militarization
Nov 28, 2023
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Ray Levy Uyeda
As the earth approaches climate tipping points, world leaders must consider the world’s largest institutional emitter of fossil fuels: the U.S. military.
Citizen Science in Conflict Zones for Community Empowerment
Nov 27, 2023
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Katerina Zourou and Stefania Oikonomou
Armed conflicts continue to populate (unfortunately!) the columns of news websites and social media feeds. From Afghanistan to Ukraine and the Middle East, communities are…
Climate Change: Rise in Google Searches Around ‘Anxiety’
Nov 22, 2023
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Lucy Gilder
Online search queries related to "climate anxiety" have risen, according to data gathered by Google and shared exclusively with BBC 100 Women.Studies also suggests that…
European Parliament Calls for Closure of Military Emissions Gap
Nov 22, 2023
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Ellie Kinney
The European Parliament prepares an annual resolution ahead of each UN climate conference, with new amendments proposed and debated, and which build on the text…
How Will Israel-Hamas Conflict Impact COP28 Climate Summit?
Nov 21, 2023
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Cathrin Schaer
Last year, the much-praised eco-power project shared by former foes Jordan and Israel was touted as an example of how environmentally friendly policies could bring about a better future…
Conflict and Weak Governance Fuel Yemen’s Environmental Crisis
Nov 21, 2023
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Hannah Porter
In late October, residents of the coastal border areas between Oman and Yemen braced themselves as Tropical Cyclone Tej made landfall. Predictions varied for the…
Relief, Recovery, and Peace: Peter Schwartzstein on COP28’s New Theme
Nov 21, 2023
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Wilson Center
In a conversation with MEP director, Merissa Khurma, Schwartzstein discusses the impact of the war in Gaza on COP28 and environmental peacebuilding efforts more broadly…
Building Peace amidst Climate Challenges: Insights from Conciliation Resources
Nov 19, 2023
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Mercy Masta
This first paper, titled A Changing Climate For Peace: Navigating Conflict in the Climate Crisis explores the intricate relationship between climate change, conflict, and peacebuilding. Drawing from…
Sudanese Warring Parties Trade Blame for Damaged Dam South of Khartoum
Nov 18, 2023
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Reuters
The Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces blamed each other on Saturday for a strike that damaged a bridge over the Jebel Awlia…
War in the Breadbasket: Landmines and Food Security in Ukraine
Nov 16, 2023
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Marie Riquier and Henrique Garbino
Global food insecurity has surged in recent years, affecting about 258 million people in 58 countries or territories in 2022. Violent conflict is one of the leading drivers, alongside economic…
DRC Can Overcome Fragility to become Africa’s Leading Climate Solutions Country
Nov 16, 2023
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Ana Bucher, Sandra El Saghir, and Ruzandra Burdescu
The Democratic Republic of Congo is a true climate “solutions” country with its enormous reserves of green minerals, pristine forests, and a large hydro power…